"Help Us Heat Our Neighbors" - Equinix Makes Data Center Heat Available to Warm Nearby Buildings and Swimming Pools
Equinix announced the expansion of its Heat Export program, encouraging municipal planning agencies, energy utilities, and heat network operators to join in leveraging residual heat from its IBX data centers. The initiative, already active in regions like France, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, and Canada, aims to provide a sustainable heating solution amidst rising global energy prices. Key projects include the PA10 IBX in Paris, set to heat the Plaine Saulnier urban zone and the Olympic Aquatic Centre, and TR5 in Toronto, supplying heat to multiple residential and commercial buildings. Equinix's sustainability strategy focuses on energy efficiency and renewable energy, aiming for climate neutrality by 2030.
- Equinix's Heat Export program offers a sustainable alternative to traditional heating methods, addressing rising global energy prices.
- Implementation in multiple regions such as France, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, and Canada.
- Key projects include heating the Plaine Saulnier urban development zone and the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Paris.
- TR5 data center in Toronto provides heat to multiple residential buildings, a hotel, university, and a local shopping center.
- Alignment with a science-based target for emissions reduction by 2030.
- Founding signatory of the EU Climate Neutral Data Centre Operator Pact.
- Dependence on collaboration with energy providers, governments, and third-party enablers for the program's success.
- Potential operational challenges in scaling the Heat Export program to new regions.
- Financial investments required for new and innovative technologies in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Equinix's innovative Heat Export program recovers residual heat from its IBX data centers and exports it to buildings in surrounding communities, providing a cleaner alternative to traditional methods at a time of rising global energy prices and supply constraints. The company has implemented several Heat Export initiatives across
Beginning next month, Equinix plans to export heat in its newest IBX in
Equinix is dedicated to expanding its Heat Export program in suitable locations, where data centers can serve as valuable heat sources for local communities. It is actively seeking partnerships with organizations such as heat network operators, energy utilities and local municipalities to bring heat export projects to fruition. By collaborating with these entities, Equinix aims to make a significant positive impact in the communities where it operates.
"Our Heat Export program is one important way data centers can give back to their local communities," explained Gary Aitkenhead, SVP, EMEA IBX Operations, Equinix. "However, it is only possible through collaboration with energy providers, governments and other third-party enablers. So, we are asking for more partners to join the program and re-use the heat from our operations for the good of people and our planet."
Globally, Equinix is investing in new and innovative technologies in energy efficiency, renewable energy and heat export projects as part of its global Future First sustainability strategy, focusing on areas that have the greatest impact on customers and key stakeholders. The company was the first in the data center industry to align to an approved short-term science-based target, for emissions reduction across its global operations and supply chain by 2030. It is also a founding signatory of the EU Climate Neutral Data Centre Operator Pact, which is leading advocacy and steering the development of sustainability requirements for the EU data center industry to become climate neutral by 2030.
For more details about becoming a partner in the Equinix Heat Export program, please contact heatexport@equinix.com.
Additional Resources
- What Is Data Center Heat Export and How Does it Work?
- 2023 Equinix Sustainability Report and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Metrics
About Equinix
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world's digital infrastructure company®. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
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